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Collections Division

The Court Collections Division is responsible for the collection of delinquent traffic citations and criminal time payment accounts.

Upon delinquency, a citation or time payment account may be transferred to the Court’s Collections Division, Franchise Tax Board (outside collection agency) or GC Services (outside collection agency).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make monthly payments?

Monthly payments may be an option by calling Court Collections and speaking with a collections representative at 707-521-6659.

You may request a determination regarding your ability to pay due to financial hardship in order for the court to consider an alternative sentence such as a payment plan or community service.

Can I pay my collection citation with a personal check?

You may make your payment by personal check, money order, cashiers check, cash , Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card. Please do not send credit card information or cash through the mail. For overnight hold releases, payments must be made with guaranteed funds (not personal checks).

What is a Civil Assessment?

A Civil Assessment is a late fee that the Court adds to delinquent traffic citations and criminal accounts when individuals fail to pay or appear. Most Civil Assessment late fees are $300.00.

What is Court Collections mailing address, phone number and hours?

Our mailing address is 600 Administration Dr. Rm. 106J, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. During the hours below you can call us at 707-521-6659, if you get our voice mail, please leave a message and a collection assistant will return your call promptly. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

What is GC Services?

GC Services is an outside collection agency and assists the Court with the collection of delinquent accounts and citations. They are located in Baldwin Park, CA, and their phone number is 800-295-4695.